POSITION SUMMARY:
The Instructional Specialist – World Languages Elementary
Languages is responsible for assisting elementary school teachers with
appropriate methodology, current teaching strategies, and content infusion. The
position is assigned to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, working
directly under the Coordinating Supervisor of World Languages. The primary focus of this position is to
provide resource assistance to the school system through the World Languages
Office.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Observe, monitor, and
assist in World Languages’ classroom instruction, including providing FFT
Observations;
Provide appropriate
strategies to new and tenured teachers of all eleven languages;
Planning and
implementing on-going staff development based on assessed needs of World
Language teachers;
Help monitor World
Language and ICAL programs in elementary schools;
Create, develop, and
assist with World Language curriculum documents;
Assist with
enrollment study and other analyses of World Languages’ data;
Planning and
conducting in-service programs for World Languages’ teachers focusing on
effective instructional strategies;
Observing and
assisting World Languages’ teachers with classroom instruction, organizing, and
management;
Engaging in
collaborative planning with other disciplines in support of the Maryland
College and Career-Ready Standards and PARCC;
Compile information
for yearly “Approved List of World Languages’ Classroom Instructional Materials
Catalog”;
Providing
demonstration lessons for teachers; and
Attending meetings and performing other duties as
requested by the Supervisor of World Languages, Coordinating Supervisor for Curriculum and Instruction, and/or the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of Five (5) years of successful teaching in a World
Languages’ course(s);
Extensive
knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Excellent
oral, written and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated
ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;
Ability
to work with diverse populations;
Demonstrated expertise in the range of issues and programs
relevant to World Languages and or related fields;
Experience in the design and/or implementation of innovative
techniques in World Languages and/or related fields;
Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching techniques and
strategies; and
Evidence of good human relations and social skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree in Arts of Humanities, Modern Language,
Curriculum and Instruction or Administration.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of
assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Administrator I
Certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.